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"Early vote for Nov. 8 election is underway" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
   The early vote in the Nov. 8 general election began Monday and will continue through Nov. 4.    Early voting will be at the Bay City Service Center, 2105 Ave. M, and the Matagorda County Navigation District No. 1 at 1602 Main, Palacios.    The times are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Thursdays 7 a.m. to 7 p.

2022 Rice Festival Car Show attracts 69 registered entries

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
   There were 69 registered entries for the 2022 Bay City Lions Club Rice Festival Car show at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds, said car show chairman Hawes Dickerson.    “We had folks drive in from just down the road and a few trailer-in or cruise over from almost 75 miles away, Dickerson said.

Suspect in murder investigation turns himself into Matagorda County Jail

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
   An 18-year-old man – sought as the suspect in the investigation of a fatal shooting on Whitson Street Oct. 11 – turned himself in the Matagorda County Jail Oct. 17, Bay City police said.    The suspect is identified as Jerome Sanford, police said.     Police responded to a 911 call at 11:11 p.m.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Winners of the annual Rice Dish Round-up contest were awarded blue ribbons on Tuesday, Oct. 18. Grand Champions, above, received purple ribbons along with a cash award and bag of rice. In no particular order are Lane Jacoby, grades 1-5; Jace Girndt, grades 6-8; Oscar Parga, grades 9-12; and Kathy Jackson, adult division. Not all are pictured.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Winners of the annual Rice Dish Round-up contest were awarded blue ribbons on Tuesday, Oct. 18. Grand Champions, above, received purple ribbons along with a cash award and bag of rice. In no particular order are Lane Jacoby, grades 1-5; Jace Girndt, grades 6-8; Oscar Parga, grades 9-12; and Kathy Jackson, adult division. Not all are pictured.

"2022 Rice Dish Roundup winners announced" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
   Over 80 entries were featured at the annual “Rice Dish Round-Up,” Oct. 18.    “We actually received 110 recipes for the contest but 85 showed up for judging,” said Matagorda County Extension Office 4-H Administrative Assistant Cynthia Page.

"O’Brien promoted to Superintendent Emeritus" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
   Van Vleck ISD trustees unanimously approved promoting Superintendent John O’Brien to Superintendent Emeritus during their Oct. 17 meeting.    All board members were present except for Terry Blackmon.    O’Brien will be officially promoted to Superintendent Emeritus on Wednesday, Jan.

"Main Street board approves façade grant" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
   Main Street Program board members unanimously approved a $5,000 façade grant for Burlap Sack owner Debbie Franz during their regular meeting Wednesday, Oct. 12.    Board members present included Justin Rhodes, Tami Savage, Joan Meyers, Carol Huitt, Fran Baker, and Elizabeth Hewitt.

"Rice Festival opens Thursday" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, October 20, 2022
   Official Rice Festival festivities open Thursday, Oct. 20 from 4-11 p.m. at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds.    Gate entry is $5 per person from noon until 5 p.m. then it goes up to $10 from 5-11 p.m.    Parking is free around the fairgrounds and VIP parking passes are available for $20.
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